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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.72, 728.92 and 449.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.72, 728.92 and 449.72 is: 620.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.72 : 728.92 = 449.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.72/728.92 = 449.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.72x = 728.92 × 449.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.72x = 327,809.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,809.90/528.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.01

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